IDPH reports 123 additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, no new Dallas County cases

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Apr 13, 2020 at 2:33 PM

DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 123 additional positive cases for a total of 1,710 positive cases. There have been an additional 981 negative tests for a total of 16,986 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

According to IDPH, 741 Iowans have recovered. A full status report of monitoring and testing of COVID19 in Iowa is provided by IDPH and can be found here. The state of Iowa has started sharing the number of negative tests conducted at outside labs, and is continuing to provide additional information on the conditions of those infected with COVID-19. A public hotline has also been established for Iowans with questions about COVID-19. The line is available 24/7 by calling 2-1-1 or 1-800-244-7431.

NOTE: 1 middle-aged adult previously identified to live in Dallas County has been reassigned to Polk County. 1 adult (18-40 years) and 1 elderly adult (81+) were previously identified as Warren County residents, but they also live in Polk County. The map has been updated accordingly.